Emily Damari, 28, is a British-Israeli dual national who was one of the three women released on Sunday under a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel.

"After 471 days Emily is finally home," said her mother, Mandy Damari, who has campaigned tirelessly for her release since she was kidnapped by Hamas militants in October 2023.

Damari was the last British hostage being held in the Gaza Strip. Some of the other hostages however have links to the UK.

"I want to thank everyone who never stopped fighting for Emily throughout this horrendous ordeal, and who never stopped saying her name," her mother said.

"While Emily's nightmare in Gaza is over, for too many other families the impossible wait continues," she added.

Damari was born in Israel after her English mother, Mandy, moved there in her 20s. Her father is Israeli.

She is a fan of pop superstar Ed Sheeran and........

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